Heb 5:1 | RWP | e4.org | In things pertaining to God ( τα προς τον θεον ). Accusative of general reference as in ( ). The two essential points about any high priest are human sympathy ( ) and divine appointment ( ). He is taken from men and appointed in behalf of men. That he may offer ( ινα προσφερη ). Purpose clause with ινα and present active subjunctive of προσφερω , "that he keep on offering (from time to time)." Both gifts ( δωρα ) and sacrifices ( κα θυσιας ). General term ( δωρα ) and bloody offerings, but the two together are inclusive of all as in ; ( ). For sins ( υπερ αμαρτιων ). His own included ( ) except in the case of Jesus.

‏ Hebrews 5:1

In things pertaining to God ( τα προς τον θεον ). Accusative of general reference as in 2:17 (Ro 15:17). The two essential points about any high priest are human sympathy (5:1-3) and divine appointment (5:4). He is taken from men and appointed in behalf of men.

That he may offer ( ινα προσφερη ). Purpose clause with ινα and present active subjunctive of προσφερω, "that he keep on offering (from time to time)."

Both gifts ( δωρα )

and sacrifices ( κα θυσιας ). General term ( δωρα ) and bloody offerings, but the two together are inclusive of all as in 8:3; 9:9 (1Ki 8:64).

For sins ( υπερ αμαρτιων ). His own included (7:27) except in the case of Jesus.